Distance From Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, BPN - BGW Distance

The distance from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 5271 miles or 8483 kilometers or 4578 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Balikpapan ( Indonesia ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balikpapan and Baghdad takes around 12 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 12 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BPN - BGW

Kilometers		8483 km
Statute Miles		5271 miles
Nautical Miles		4578 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 7 minutes

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - BPN to BGW Flight Path

Location of Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
Click the map to view Balikpapan to Baghdad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BPN - BGW

Time difference between Balikpapan (Indonesia) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 5 Hours.
Baghdad time is 5 Hours behind Balikpapan.

Location	Local Time
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-05-16, 07:32:08 WITA
Baghdad (Iraq)	2025-05-16, 02:32:08 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN / WALL) Balikpapan, Indonesia

Destination

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW / ORBI) Baghdad, Iraq